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After Leny Yoro, Manchester United is still looking to add a centre back, and once more, Antonio Silva’s name is in the mix.

According to the news image below from today’s edition of O Jogo, Man Utd is aiming to recruit Silva while Bayern and Everton are putting pressure on De Ligt and Branthwaite, respectively.

The well-known Portuguese source cites British rumours to assert that United is unwilling to pay the 50 million euros that the Bavarians are requesting for De Ligt.

However, Silva is the focus because they have witnessed the Toffees reject several proposals for Branthwaite.

The Seleccao defender has been linked to United, according to Correio da Manha, who also stated that the player won’t be moved until the 100 million euro (£84 million) release clause is fulfilled.

O Jogo, however, reports today that Man Utd are “convinced” they can work out a far more “affordable” price in order to ultimately sign Antonio Silva.

To what extent is it affordable?

Man Utd had seen its last offer of £50 million for Branthwaite rejected and is unwilling to spend £42 million for De Ligt.

Not to be overlooked, Erik ten Hag’s group reached an agreement to sign Lille’s Leny Yoro for £59 million. How much should Manchester United offer to sign Antonio Silva now?

The young player made two appearances for Portugal at the recently finished European Championships and was a vital part of the Benfica team that won the Liga Nos title in the 2022–2023 season.